Now playing for Feyenoord, Kuyt has backed the 36-year-old to be a success in any role, and to not take the ‘easy’ route of going in to punditry like fellow Reds hero Jamie Carragher.

‘I don’t think he needs much more money but he loves the game too much not to go into management. He loves it,’ Kuyt said.

Dirk Kuyt is still playing, for Dutch side Feyenoord (Picture: Getty)

‘He was always involved in football. Obviously he played for so long but he was always watching the Champions League games, other games, he knew a lot even about Dutch football. He was really interested in football. I can’t see him not being involved in the game.

‘I haven’t spoken to him yet but I have heard he wants to be a manager in the future and I think he will be a great one.

‘He was always involved in tactics and styles. He was never just watching the Premier League or the Champions League, sometimes the Dutch games, other leagues, he was interested in many things.

Steven Gerrard finished his playing career with LA Galaxy (Picture: Getty)

‘That’s why I can’t see him not being involved in football. A lot of the players are analysing the games on TV – that’s the easy way like Carra (Jamie Carragher) does. But to be a manager is a big thing, but I think he would be good at it.’

Gerrard was seen at Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Sunderland on Saturday, and it may not be long before he is back at the club he became synonymous with during his playing career.